Abstract There has been a growing acknowledgment of the involvement of the gut microbiome—the collection of microorganisms that reside in our gut—in regulating our mood and behavior. This phenomenon is referred to as the microbiome–gut–brain axis. Although our techniques to measure the presence and abundance of these microorganisms have been steadily improving, the analysis of…

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An increasing number of companies have aggressive, immediate goals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with the goal of tackling climate change over the long run, as well as addressing the impacts already being experienced today. However, immediate cuts to emissions of long-lived climate pollutants (LLCPs) like carbon dioxide (CO2), will not mitigate the effects…

The latest master’s degree program offered by Minnesota’s largest private university addresses a growing need for organizations seeking skilled professionals who can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, make data-driven decisions and innovate. The University of St. Thomas’ Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, which was developed in consultation with Twin Cities…

BARAGA COUNTY, Mich. — The Nature Conservancy in Michigan (TNC) recently completed the first timber harvest at its Slate River Forest Reserve. This is the first timber harvest at the reserve since TNC purchased the more than 10,000 acres in 2021. The sale was planned, prepared and marketed by TNC and Huber Resources Corp. foresters.…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Last year was a miserable year for skiers and other snow lovers. Central Virginia had its least snow on record. That persistent warmth meant that snow-making at our ski resorts was futile. James Deboe runs the snowmaking operation at the Homestead in Bath County. At 3,200 feet above sea level, it’s…

CATHY WURZER: As Minnesotans, many of us have taken a walk through the woods to relieve some stress. But what about forest therapy? There is a new study from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. And it found that forest therapy, also called forest bathing, had significant health and well-being benefits for kids with mental health…

image:  MAbID in a nutshell. Left: antibodies, each binding a specific histone modification or protein, are merged with individual cells. After these antibodies have bound, a small barcode is attached to the adjacent DNA using the MAbID procedure. Right: these barcodes are then read, allowing the location of each histone modification on the DNA to…